Jupiter & Palm Beach County

Mold-free vessels — discreet, thorough, done right.

Inspection, testing, and remediation for boats and yachts of every size, from Jupiter Inlet to Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast marinas. Cabins, bilges, and air handling systems.

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Marine & Yacht Remediation · Jupiter, FL

Boats live in humidity. Mold is the natural consequence.

A vessel is one of the most mold-favorable environments there is: enclosed cabins, soft furnishings, limited ventilation, constant ambient moisture, and temperature swings that drive condensation onto every cool surface. Add a closed-up boat sitting at a Palm Beach County dock in August and the conditions are close to ideal for growth.

Marine work also has constraints that land remediation does not. Materials differ, access is tight, enclosed spaces require care, and most owners need the work done quietly and on a schedule that does not interfere with use or charter bookings.

We inspect, test, and remediate with methods suited to marine interiors — protecting both the air quality aboard and the value of the vessel.

Why vessels in Palm Beach County are high risk

The combination of warm salt air, high humidity, and intense sun creates a cycle that works against a boat. Surfaces heat during the day, then cool overnight while humid air remains trapped below deck, condensing moisture onto hull sides, overheads, and anything cool to the touch. Repeat that daily for a season and the interior spends most of its life damp.

The vessels we are called to most often are the ones that sit. A boat used weekly with the air conditioning running stays relatively dry. A boat closed up for six weeks during the summer with no climate control is where we find the serious problems — cushions, headliners, and lockers all affected at once.

Shore power interruptions are a frequent and underappreciated cause. A tripped breaker that takes the air conditioning offline for two weeks in August can produce a full-vessel problem that the owner discovers on their next visit.

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Marine HVAC deserves specific attention

Marine air conditioning systems produce condensate continuously, and their drains and pans are frequently the origin point of a vessel-wide odor. When the system runs, it distributes whatever is in the ductwork through every cabin served.

Cleaning the visible interior while leaving the air handling system untouched is the most common reason a marine mold problem returns. We address the system as part of the scope rather than treating it as optional.

We also look at how the vessel is ventilated and dehumidified between uses, because that is what determines whether the work holds. For boats that sit, a properly sized dehumidifier or a climate-control routine does more to prevent recurrence than any treatment we can apply.

Discretion and scheduling

Most vessel owners we work with have specific constraints: charter schedules, broker showings, upcoming trips, or simply a preference that the work not be visible dockside.

We schedule around your use, work efficiently, and keep the vessel presentable throughout. For brokerage situations in particular, documentation of professional remediation is worth having — a buyer's surveyor finding untreated growth is a far more expensive conversation than addressing it beforehand.

We work at marinas and yards throughout Jupiter, Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, and the Treasure Coast.

Know the Signs

Common problem areas aboard

Where we find it most often on vessels in South Florida waters.

Cabins & berths

Mattresses, cushions, and upholstery in enclosed sleeping spaces with limited airflow.

Bilge & lazarette

Standing water and poor ventilation in the lowest compartments of the vessel.

Air handling systems

Marine HVAC produces condensate continuously and distributes whatever is growing in it.

Lockers & storage

Closed compartments holding damp gear, life jackets, and canvas.

Headliners & overheads

Condensation collects on cool overhead surfaces and feeds growth above the liner.

Vessels left closed

Any boat shut up for weeks without air conditioning or dehumidification running.

How It Works

Our marine process

Thorough work that respects your vessel, your schedule, and your privacy.

1

Inspect

Survey the vessel and locate moisture sources, from deck leaks to failed seals.

2

Test

Sample air and surfaces where warranted for a documented picture of conditions.

3

Contain

Isolate affected compartments so the work does not spread spores through the vessel.

4

Remediate

Remove and treat affected materials with methods appropriate to marine interiors.

5

Treat the air system

Address the marine HVAC and ducting that circulates air through the cabins.

6

Control moisture

Advise on ventilation and dehumidification so the vessel stays dry between uses.

Discreet and dependable

We work around your schedule and protect both your vessel and your privacy.

Boats & yachtsCharter vesselsLiveaboardsMarine HVACBilge treatmentMoisture controlMarina service
Vessels We Serve

Built for the marine environment

Every vessel, every size, scheduled around your use.

Private boats & yachts

Vessels of all sizes, from center consoles to large motor yachts.

Charter vessels

Keeping charter boats clean, presentable, and guest-ready between bookings.

Sailing yachts

Enclosed cabins and bilge spaces that hold moisture under sail and at dock.

Liveaboards

Vessels in continuous occupancy where air quality matters daily.

Interiors & soft goods

Salons, heads, galleys, berths, cushions, and storage compartments.

Air & surfaces

Both airborne conditions and surface contamination throughout the vessel.

Common Questions

Marine & Yacht Remediation FAQs

Straight answers to what Palm Beach County homeowners ask us most.

Why does my boat smell musty below deck?

Almost always a combination of condensation and limited ventilation. Warm humid air enters the cabin, contacts cooler surfaces like hull sides and overheads, and condenses — and the moisture has nowhere to go in a closed vessel.

The usual sources are the air conditioning system and its condensate drainage, damp soft goods such as cushions and mattresses, bilge water, and lockers holding wet gear. We evaluate all of those rather than deodorizing the salon.

Can you work on the vessel in the water?

Yes. The large majority of our marine work is performed with the vessel in its slip at the marina. Hauling out is rarely necessary for interior remediation.

We coordinate with marina requirements and schedule around your use of the boat.

How do I keep mold from returning on my boat?

Airflow and humidity control are the whole answer. Running air conditioning or a properly sized dehumidifier while the vessel sits makes a larger difference than anything else, since both lower the ambient moisture the growth depends on.

Beyond that: keep bilges dry, do not stow damp canvas or gear in closed lockers, open cabinets and lockers when the vessel is closed up so air can circulate, and check the air conditioning condensate drain periodically. For boats that sit for long stretches, moisture absorbers in enclosed compartments help.

Do you handle large yachts?

Yes, including larger motor yachts with multiple cabins and complex air handling systems. Larger vessels generally require more scheduling coordination and a longer scope, which we lay out before starting.

We work with owners, captains, and management companies, and can coordinate directly with crew.

Will remediation damage the interior finishes?

Methods are selected for the materials aboard — teak, vinyl, upholstery, and headliner materials all require different handling than residential drywall.

Where a material is too contaminated to salvage, we tell you before removing anything so you can make the call. We do not surprise owners with missing cushions or liner panels.

Service Area

Serving Jupiter and all of Palm Beach County

FreeMoldTest is based in Jupiter and provides marine & yacht remediation throughout Palm Beach County, with service across the Treasure Coast and statewide by request. Florida licensed: MRSA #5765 · MRSR #5753.

Northern Palm Beach County

  • Jupiter
  • Tequesta
  • Juno Beach
  • Jupiter Inlet Colony
  • Palm Beach Gardens
  • North Palm Beach
  • Lake Park

Central Palm Beach County

  • West Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach
  • Riviera Beach
  • Singer Island
  • Royal Palm Beach
  • Wellington
  • Lake Worth Beach

Southern Palm Beach County

  • Boca Raton
  • Delray Beach
  • Boynton Beach
  • Lantana
  • Greenacres

Also Serving

  • Hobe Sound & Stuart
  • Port St. Lucie
  • Broward County
  • Statewide by request

Mold or moisture aboard?

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